Plan on Sending Money for those going back to school?

That time of year is rolling around again, possibly quicker than some kids want and yet they’re probably still really excited about it even if they won’t admit it. Yes, it’s three very big words: Back-to-School. It’s coming right up and no child can return to school unprepared, so back-to-school shopping is in full force.

Of course, the expenses can pile up, which makes it a very good time to help out.

Xoom, a leading digital money transfer provider, conducted an exclusive survey of its Fil-Am customers recently and asked its clients if they planned to send money to someone in the Philippines for Back-to-School expenses.

Nearly half of the respondents in the survey, 49 percent, said they intend to send money back home to lend a hand in Back-to-School expenses. Meanwhile, 27 percent answered that they were not planning to send money, and 24 percent in the survey said they were not yet sure.

Schoolchildren probably think more about seeing their schoolmates again instead of how they’re getting a fresh start for a brand new year of learning in the classroom. But their parents also keep an eye on the bottom line, and Xoom is there to make it easy for friends and family to help out their loved ones.